Likewise, there is virtually zero appreciation in high cash flow markets like the Midwest.Personally, I do all my cash flow investing out of state (Baltimore, MD)

If these are A or B class tenants, simply tell them you collect rent virtually and offer to help.

Virtually every real estate entrepreneur got their start and got the bug by one book - rich dad poor dad .

I believe most AC beyond 18,000 BTU are 220 volts, but some years back, 110 volt units can still be found.I don't know how cool your AC's keep the units, but when the AC is borderline, it's virtually useless as tenants keep complaining there's something wrong with the unit, or it's too small.

I've moved tenants out for multi-week timeframes in the past and summer has been virtually impossible to find long-term stay hotel rooms or short term rentals - too much demand from the vacation folks.I'm closing a ready-to-go vacant rental in 30 days I'd offer you, but sounds like the timing's not gonna work there. 

In general, the entire country is hot- the RE market is doing well and unemployment is virtually at 0%, so in relative terms, Chicago shouldn't be that much different than the rest of the country.

LBP is not hazardous if undisturbed and if you paint over it (encapsulate) it virtually negates any hazards that my be present.

The style is Prairie school/Arts and Crafts, 20+ windows for each of the two apartments, which each measure 1760 ft2 with an additional  880ft2 of storage space for each apartment in the basement.

I have the opportunity to put a small portfolio of 7 units (a fourplex and 3 houses) under contract in a small town (Red Oak, IA) which is about 45 minutes outside of Omaha. I have no interest in holding these propert...

All the interiors are virtually identical.